CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor has declared that Friday, April 10 will be a “Day of Prayer in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.” He’ll sign a proclamation to this effect on Friday.
The day is intended for people of any faith.
“Across all faiths and beliefs, we can all come together at this time of year to find a sense of peace and purpose,” Gordon said in a Thursday press release. “I invite our leaders and citizens to pray that the present pandemic may be controlled, caregivers protected, our soldiers and their families watched over, the economy strengthened and life normalized.”
The governor’s office notes that tomorrow is important as “Good Friday” to people of some faths.
“The day of prayer is cross-denominational with the intent to unify people of many faiths during the crisis,” Gordon’s office said. “April 10 is Good Friday and is observed by many denominations as a day of prayer and fasting.”
“Joining the Governor in this effort is the National Association of Evangelicals and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. People of all faiths are welcome to participate.”
This article originally appeared on Oil City News. Used with permission.
The Wyoming Department of Health provides COVID-19 case, variant, death, testing, hospital and vaccine data online. The department also shares information about how the data can be interpreted. COVID-19 safety recommendations are available from the CDC.
